.NET Core Microservices - Tools Needed

The video tutorial outlines essential tools for the course, including Visual Studio 2019 as the primary IDE, with a note on the upcoming Visual Studio 2022. It emphasizes the need for SQL Server 2018 with management studio for database creation. The course will use NET 6 for API implementation and requires an active Azure subscription, highlighting a free trial with $200 credit, though only $10 is needed for Azure service bus. The tutorial concludes with a transition to the next video.

What is the primary IDE recommended for this course?

Which version of SQL Server is suggested to be installed for the course?

What is the significance of having an active Azure subscription for this course?

How much free credit do you receive when signing up for a free trial of Azure?

What is the only paid service mentioned that will be required for the course?